This guide identifies considerations in the organization, operation, and evaluation of secondary and postsecondary vocational education programs. It contains both a vocational program guide and Career Merit Achievement Plan (Career MAP) for commercial vehicle driving. The guide contains the following sections: occupational description; program content--curriculum framework and student performance standards; program implementation--student admission criteria, cooperative education, and student organization participation; instructional resources--student reference materials, service manuals, and periodicals; facility design recommendations and safety, maintenance, and liability; suggested equipment list; and professional development--technical updating and teacher standards and related professional organizations and support services. The 13 intended outcomes are as follows: vehicle safety and accident prevention procedures; vehicle operating regulations; cargo handling and documentation procedures; pretrip preparation procedures; vehicle inspection procedures; vehicle maintenance and servicing procedures; basic vehicle control procedures; backing, coupling, and uncoupling skills; basic vehicle maneuvers; road driving skills; hazardous driving skills; employability skills; and entrepreneurship. The Career MAP displays student performance standards and documents the level of achievement on the standards for each of the 13 student outcomes. (NLA)